Meet Nidhi Gandhi (she/her)! She is the Curatorial and Programs Associate at the SJMA and an independent curator. In this episode, Nidhi and I talk a bit about her journey as a museum professional and then shift our discussion to the San José Museum of Art. We touch on topics including community engagement, diversity & representation in the museum, current exhibitions, and even the Met Gala.

San Jose Museum of Art: https://sjmusart.org

Our whole, unruly selves: through June 26, 2022

Meet Ruben Escalante (they/them)! They are a filmmaker, photographer, youth advocate, community organizer, and Co-Director of Emo Kids of Color. In this episode, Ruben and I get into our emotions as we talk about art’s role in vulnerability and following your bliss. Along the way we discuss navigating societal and familial traumas, pressures, and challenges while trying to heal, find self acceptance, community and build a pathway for the next generation.

MACLA Latino Art Now! https://maclaarte.org

Auction: Saturday, May 14, 2022

Meet Mary Jessie Celestin (she/her)! She is an engineer, musician, creative writer, and the founder of San Jose Strong. In this episode Mary and I talk about everything from community/world building, activism, the girlscouts, STEM, and music. 

San José Strong: sanjose-strong.com

https://www.instagram.com/sanjose_strong/

San José Strong is a grassroots organization to reinvent San José for and by the community. The platform helps people get involved with the culture and community of San Jose. It connects locals to the organizations, resources, and businesses of South Bay.

Part 2 with visual artist and educator Trinh Mai is now live! In this episode Trinh and I talk about her art practice's connection to trauma, memory, and healing. We also get into silliness as a form of liberation, empathy for others, and acting out of love.

Trinh Mai: http://trinhmai.com

Hidden Heritages: https://sjmusart.org/hidden-heritages   

Meet Trinh Mai (she/her), a visual artist working in all media who also has a community engaged practice. In this episode Trinh and I talk about art’s relationship to trauma, healing, our ancestors, fear, and control. We also get into the ideas of labels and “branding” as an artist and being genuine to ourselves.

Trinh Mai: http://trinhmai.com

Meet Tasi Alabastro (he/him), an actor, arts advocate, live-streamer, and online content creator. In this episode Tasi and I talk about language, culture, rejection, storytelling, and more.

Check Out what Tasi is up to! https://www.tasialabastro.com

More about Tasi: https://linktr.ee/tasi

Twelfth Night @ SF Playhouse runs 11/24/21-1/15/22: https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2021-2022-season/twelfth-night/

Meet Isaiah McNair Wilson (he/they), the co-founder of San Jose Come Up, a musician and creative. 

SJ Come Up: sjcomeup.com, instagram.com/sjcomeup

Civic Flora: instagram.com/civicflora, twitter @civicflora     

Christ [on tape] demos 2017-2021 is out on Soundcloud. 

Meet Ellina Yin (she/they), an entrepreneur, civic participation activist, strategist, system designer and recovering artist born and raised in San José, CA. She is the founder of Only in San José which works to demystify and democratize the process of civic participation in local government. 

https://www.onlyinsj.org 

Art in Motion is a brand new podcast that spotlights contemporary BIPOC artists and creatives. AIM is a space for creatives to share their journey, stories, and lived experiences from their own perspectives. Chapter 1: Taking AIM at Only in San José (OSJ) is happening during the San José Constitutional Convention as residents take aim at amending their City Constitution. Each episode will spotlight creatives who are working at the intersection of art and social justice with a relationship to San Jose. Together, we will explore the power of Art as a Tool for Activism, Storytelling, Design, and other discussions that uplift BIPOC narratives and perspectives.